This week's Response Prompts for:
Caffeine Article- answer some or all or respond in your own way. I am looking for a scientific response also - NOT A SUMMARY!!

  1. Some parents do not allow kids to have caffeine. Other parents think it's fine. If you were a parent, would you want your kids to have access to caffeine? Why or why not?
  2. Some sodas contain both caffeine and sugar. Which of these two substances do you think is worse for your health? Why?
  3. Why do you think caffeine affects some people more than others? Name at least two factors that might make certain people especially susceptible to caffeine.
  4. Why is adenosine an important body chemical?
  5. Some religions prohibit caffeine. Why might some people think caffeine is dangerous?
  6. How might caffeine addiction change the way scientists interpret research results?
  7. Based on Terry Graham's research, do you think caffeine would be more helpful for a long-distance runner or a sprinter?